Application information - entrance requirements for candidates

Essential

• Degree in economics or a related field
• Postgraduate degree qualification*
• Ability to commit to a two-year assignment

* For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a Fellowship will be conditional upon the successful completion of their degree.

Some specialisations at postgraduate level which are relevant include:

• Agricultural economics
• International economics
• Development economics
• Development Management
• Development studies
• Econometrics & Statistics
• Environmental economics
• Health economics
• Public policy
  

This list is not definitive and each application is taken on its own merit with the overall aim of matching candidates to the requirements of a Fellowship post.

 

Desirable

• Demonstrable interest in development
• Relevant work or voluntary experience
• Language competence for some posts (especially French, Portuguese or Swahili)
• Strong IT skills

 

Qualities we are looking for

Fellowships vary from post to post and country to country, but all require a combination of the following qualities:

Intellectual qualities

• A sound grasp of economic theory and its application, especially in a development context
• Problem-solving and analysis of information
• Communication of complex ideas

Personal qualities and interpersonal skills

• Adaptive and flexible approach
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Confident and robust personality
• Willingness to learn and accept advice
• Ability to mix easily with diverse groups of people

Management and work-related skills

• Ability to prioritise and delegate work
• Consultative and advocacy skills
• Time management and ability to work without supervision
• Project management
• Report writing